National Assistive Technology Act Data System
Annual Progress Report - Full Report
Missouri 2018
General Information
Statewide AT Program (Information to be listed in national State AT Program Directory)
Lead Agency
Implementing Entity
Program Director and Other Contacts
Person Responsible for completing this form if other than Program Director
Certifying Representative
State Financing
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 30 | 11 | 41 |
| Approved Not made | 03 | 01 | 04 |
| Rejected | 07 | 06 | 13 |
| Total | 40 | 18 | 58 |
2. Income of Applicants to Whom Loans Were Made
| Lowest Income: | $8,760 | Highest Income: | $130,000 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $1,862,764 | 41 | $45,433 |
| Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
||
| Number of Loans | 08 | 15 | 08 | 04 | 02 | 04 | 41 |
| Percentage of Loans | 19.51% | 36.59% | 19.51% | 9.76% | 4.88% | 9.76% | 100% |
3. Loan Type
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 41 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 41 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 41 | $244,718 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 41 | $244,718 |
4. Interest Rates
| Lowest | 2% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 4% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | 41 | 3.29268292682927% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 08 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 33 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 00 |
| 6.1% to 8.0% | 00 |
| 8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
| 10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
| 12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
| 14.1% + | 00 |
| Total | 41 |
5. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Financed
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 01 | $1,992 |
| Hearing | 11 | $30,449 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 03 | $7,742 |
| Daily living | 01 | $1,717 |
| Environmental adaptations | 12 | $77,646 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 13 | $125,172 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 41 | $244,718 |
6. Defaults
| Number Loans in default | 06 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $10,165 |
B. State Financing Activities that provide consumers with resources and services that result in the acquisition of AT devices and services
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 02 |
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Activity 1
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | last resort activity |
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2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 16 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 10 |
| C. Total Served | 26 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 26 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 03 | $15,747 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 07 | $15,561 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 06 | $29,347 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 10 | $45,225 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 26 | $105,880 |
Activity 2
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: School Reimbursement Program |
|---|
2. Geographic Distribution, Number of Individuals Who Acquired AT Devices and Services and Number for whom Performance Measure Data are Collected
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 245 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 84 |
| C. Total Served | 329 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 329 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 00 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
Schools have obligation to provide AT under IDEA
3. Types and Dollar Amounts of AT Funded
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 65 | $112,334 |
| Hearing | 43 | $49,591 |
| Speech communication | 130 | $99,058 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 17 | $22,227 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 00 | $0 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 74 | $48,990 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 329 | $332,200 |
C. State Financing Activities that Allow Consumers to Obtain AT at Reduced Cost
1. Overview of Activities Performed
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
D. Anecdote
Nerf guns, basketball and T-ball are at the center of Jace’s universe. Jace, who has hearing loss in both ears, was able to obtain a new set of behind the ear hearing aids through the Kids Assistive Technology Program. With his new hearing aids, Jace can hear his coach’s instructions and can communicate better with his teammates.
Eric accessed our WorkAbility loan program to finance a set of hearing aids. Eric works as a project manager for a medical company in the KC Metro area. His job requires heavy phone communication with clients in a sometimes noisy office environment. Eric was able to secure a low-interest loan for the Starkey Halo iQ hearing aids his audiologist recommended. The hearing aids Eric obtained make communication more effective at work and make him more confident in the quality of his work.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 08 | 58 | 66 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 08 | 59 | 67 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 08 | 59 | 67 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 08 | 59 | 67 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | 100% | 100% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 66 | 16.67% |
| Satisfied | 01 | 0.25% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 329 | 83.08% |
| Total Surveyed | 396 | |
| Response rate % | 16.92% |
G. Notes:
Reutilization
A. Number of Recipients of Reused Devices
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 40 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 1,934 |
| C. Total | 1,974 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 40 |
| E. Reassignment/Refurbishment and Repair and Open Ended Loans - Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients | 00 |
| F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 1,934 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
B. Device Exchange Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 01 | $2,300 | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 02 | $1,370 | $340 | $1,030 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 11 | $27,356 | $13,535 | $13,821 |
| Daily Living | 08 | $12,549 | $4,394 | $8,155 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 06 | $12,890 | $4,525 | $8,365 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 10 | $259,800 | $95,150 | $164,650 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 02 | $4,500 | $1,850 | $2,650 |
| Total | 40 | $320,765 | $120,994 | $199,771 |
C. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassignment and/or Open Ended Loan Activities
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 53 | $34,770 | $190 | $34,580 |
| Hearing | 83 | $25,296 | $355 | $24,941 |
| Speech Communication | 05 | $609 | $50 | $559 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 03 | $720 | $0 | $720 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 1,213 | $493,386 | $40,992 | $452,394 |
| Daily Living | 1,381 | $505,414 | $20,671 | $484,743 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 24 | $6,295 | $0 | $6,295 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 03 | $3,100 | $265 | $2,835 |
| Computers and Related | 30 | $10,291 | $3,464 | $6,827 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 04 | $3,280 | $0 | $3,280 |
| Total | 2,799 | $1,083,161 | $65,987 | $1,017,174 |
D. Anecdote
When Kimberly needed to replace her pediatric wheelchair, she turned to Accessibility Medical, a MoAT device reutilization partner located in the Kansas City area. Accessibility Medical staff worked with Kimberly and walked through different aspects of the chair to ensure it was the right chair for her. She was able to purchase her new wheelchair for only $48.75, a savings of over $1,450 over the cost of the same chair brand new.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 15 | 10 | 609 | 634 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 03 | 06 | 1,210 | 1,219 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 02 | 71 | 75 |
| 4. Subtotal | 20 | 18 | 1,890 | 1,928 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 05 | 06 |
| 6. Subtotal | 21 | 18 | 1,895 | 1,934 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 21 | 18 | 1,895 | 1,934 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 95.24% | 100% | 99.74% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,525 | 77.25% |
| Satisfied | 340 | 17.22% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 0.15% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 106 | 5.37% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,974 | |
| Response rate % | 94.63% |
G. Notes:
Device Loan
A. Short-Term Device Loans by Type of Purpose
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 608 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 17 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 00 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 21 |
| Total | 646 |
B. Short-Term Device Loan by Type of Borrower
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 00 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 01 |
| Representative of Education | 409 |
| Representative of Employment | 17 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 147 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 38 |
| Representatives of Technology | 34 |
| Total | 646 |
C. Length of Short-Term Device Loans
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 42 |
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D. Types of Devices Loaned
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 214 |
| Hearing | 63 |
| Speech Communication | 677 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 249 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 |
| Daily Living | 19 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 138 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 372 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 |
| Total | 1,732 |
E. Anecdote
Jackson, a 2nd grader in the Francis Howell School District near St. Louis, is one of many students in Missouri schools who have been able to overcome barriers to print text and actively participate in classroom activities by borrowing assistive devices through MoAT's ETC Program. The DaVinci All-In-One Desktop Magnifier with OCR shown in this picture provided Jackson with near and distance magnification, along with instant text-to-speech that he used with textbooks, teacher produced materials and the whiteboard.
F. Access Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 233 | 08 | 125 | 366 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 141 | 08 | 78 | 227 |
| Subtotal | 374 | 16 | 203 | 593 |
| Have not made a decision | 05 | 01 | 02 | 08 |
| Subtotal | 379 | 17 | 205 | 601 |
| Nonrespondent | 03 | 00 | 04 | 07 |
| Total | 382 | 17 | 209 | 608 |
| Performance on this measure | 98.68% | 94.12% | 99.02% | |
G. Acquisition Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 07 | 00 | 31 | 38 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 07 | 00 | 31 | 38 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 07 | 00 | 31 | 38 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 07 | 00 | 31 | 38 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | NaN% | 100% | |
H. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 599 | 92.72% |
| Satisfied | 32 | 4.95% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 03 | 0.46% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.31% |
| Nonrespondent | 10 | 1.55% |
| Total Surveyed | 646 | |
| Response rate % | 98.45% |
I. Notes:
Device Demonstration
A. Number of Device Demonstrations by Device Type
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 468 |
| Hearing | 664 |
| Speech Communication | 35 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 17 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 381 |
| Daily Living | 417 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 41 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 02 |
| Computers and Related | 57 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 08 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 2,090 |
B. Types of Participants
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,778 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 590 |
| Representatives of Education | 102 |
| Representatives of Employment | 12 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 76 |
| Representative of Community Living | 68 |
| Representative of Technology | 04 |
| Total | 2,630 |
C. Number of Referrals
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 300 |
| Service Provider | 676 |
| Vendor | 185 |
| Repair Service | 00 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 1,161 |
D. Anecdote
Being new to Missouri, Bryson was unsure what resources were available to help him address barriers he encountered due to his Cerebral Palsy. A visit to one of MoAT’s regional demonstration centers was arranged. Bryson was particularly interested in learning about assistive technology that could help him independently prepare his meals. Staff reviewed a variety of low-tech assistive devices, several of which were ideal in helping Bryson in his quest.
E. Performance Measures
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 54 | 33 | 1,970 | 2,057 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 00 | 02 | 23 | 25 |
| Subtotal | 54 | 35 | 1,993 | 2,082 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 00 | 04 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 55 | 35 | 1,997 | 2,087 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| Total | 55 | 35 | 2,000 | 2,090 |
| Performance on this measure | 98.18% | 100% | 99.65% | |
F. Customer Satisfaction
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 2,307 | 87.72% |
| Satisfied | 314 | 11.94% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 06 | 0.23% |
| Not at all satisfied | 02 | 0.08% |
| Nonrespondent | 01 | 0.04% |
| Total | 2,630 | |
| Response rate % | 99.96% |
G. Notes:
Overall Performance Measures
Overall Acquisition Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 15 | 18 | 667 | 700 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 10 | 06 | 1,242 | 1,258 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 02 | 02 | 71 | 75 |
| 4. Subtotal | 27 | 26 | 1,980 | 2,033 |
| 5. None of the above | 01 | 00 | 05 | 06 |
| 6. Subtotal | 28 | 26 | 1,985 | 2,039 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 28 | 26 | 1,985 | 2,039 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 96.43% | 100% | 99.75% | 99.71% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Overall Access Performance Measure
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 287 | 41 | 2,095 | 2,423 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 141 | 10 | 101 | 252 |
| Subtotal | 428 | 51 | 2,196 | 2,675 |
| Have not made a decision | 06 | 01 | 06 | 13 |
| Subtotal | 434 | 52 | 2,202 | 2,688 |
| Nonrespondent | 03 | 00 | 07 | 10 |
| Total | 437 | 52 | 2,209 | 2,698 |
| Performance on this measure | 97.94% | 98.08% | 99.41% | 99.15% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
Training
A. Training Participants: Number and Types of Participants; Geographical Distribution
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,276 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 403 |
| Representatives of Education | 1,376 |
| Representatives of Employment | 93 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 622 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 544 |
| Representatives of Technology | 172 |
| Unable to Categorize | 07 |
| TOTAL | 4,493 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,238 | 1,253 | 02 | 4,493 |
B. Training Topics
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 2,117 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 420 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 184 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 1,754 |
| Transition | 18 |
| Total | 4,493 |
B. Description of Training Activities
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
An emphasize was placed this year on conducting AT training in rural Missouri. In particular, in reaching the state's sparsely populated northern, west central and southeastern counties. Training activities were held in Gallatin, Maryville, Nevada, St. Joseph, Kirksville, Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau. Over 200 individuals were reached through these training activities.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Rhonda Hughes, certified occupational therapist on staff, continues to perform training focused on AT for transition to service providers and to individuals who are involved with or considering participating in the state's Money Follows the Person Program (MFP). The purpose of the MFP program is to help individuals transition from institutional settings to community living settings.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
In addition to our annual provision of a strand devoted to ICT at our Power Up Conference, MoAT provided two training opportunities to accessibility coordinators within Missouri state government departments and divisions. Session instructors were David Baker with MoAT and Lainie Strange, web developer/web accessibility coordinator for the state of Missouri. The first session focused on automated testing tools and the second session was an examination of the Section 508 regulations/rules. Approximately 20 individuals attended the first training, and 35 the second training.
D. IT/Telecommunications Training Performance Measure
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 118 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 37 |
| No known outcome at this time | 24 |
| Nonrespondent | 05 |
| Total | 184 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 84.2% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
E. Notes:
Technical Assistance
A. Frequency and Nature of Technical Assistance
| Education | 30% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 20% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 0% |
| Community Living | 0% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
B. Description of Technical Assistance
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
David Baker and Eileen Belton worked jointly with the state's Office of Administration to update Missouri's Information Communication Technology Standards to bring them in line with the Federal Section 508 Standards. In addition, they worked to identify key contacts within each state department, division and agency for dissemination. These contacts also serve as the contacts for phase two of this TA project, which is to host bi-monthly trainings on ICT accessibility issues, to identify training needs, etc.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Program Coordinator and COTA, Rhonda Hughes, continue to provide technical assistance on assistive technology issues to Money Follows the Person transition coordinators statewide. Technical assistance activities take a variety of forms including needs assessments, development of an AT plan, development of materials for transition coordinators to utilize, et al. The technical assistance provided helps ensure that Missourians utilizing the MFP Program to transition to the community have the assistive technology needed to assure an effective, safe and secure transition.
C. Notes:
Public Awareness
Public Awareness Activities
Public Awareness Narratives
Describe in detail at least one and no more than two innovative or high-impact public awareness activities conducted during this reporting period. Highlight the content/focus of the awareness information shared, the mechanism used to disseminate or communicate the awareness information, the numbers and/or types of individuals reached, and positive outcomes resulting from the activity. If quantative numbers are available regarding the reach of the activity, please provide those: however, quantative data is not required.
1. MoAT emphasized rural outreach activities throughout the year. As part of this initiative, we have been utilizing rural, small town newspapers as a means of getting public information out about programs and services.
2.
Information And Assistance
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 1,834 | 880 | 2,714 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 788 | 407 | 1,195 |
| Representative of Education | 1,997 | 17 | 2,014 |
| Representative of Employment | 140 | 02 | 142 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 874 | 60 | 934 |
| Representative of Community Living | 2,648 | 81 | 2,729 |
| Representative of Technology | 446 | 39 | 485 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 8,727 | 1,486 | 10,213 |
Notes:
State Improvement Outcomes
| State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 01 |
|---|
A. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
MoAT in conjunction with the state's Office of Administration updated and had approved updated state standards for Information and Communication Technology. These standards, which are based on the federal 508 standards, are now in place and establish the level of accessibility that state agencies, divisions and departments are to obtain to be deemed current.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
The standards as written are available as follows: https://at.mo.gov/it-access/ict-laws-standards.html.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Technology (ICT accessibility and AT
B. State Improvements
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Additional And Leveraged Funds
Additional and Leveraged Funds
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
|---|
A. Leveraged Funding for State Plan Activities
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $75,000 | Device Loan |
| Federal | $266,571 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $120,000 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $500,000 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $1,049,429 | Demonstration |
| Amount: $2,011,000 |
B. Leveraged Funding for Activities Not in State Plan (data not previously reported in other activity sections)
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
|---|
C. Describe any unique issues with your data in this section (e.g., the reason why you were unable to report the number of individuals served with additional or leveraged funds).
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